Sunday, February 28, 2010

This is the snow that we had on Rebekah's birthday.I thought this was such a neat treat.The day Rebekah was born we had a big snowmixed with ice, and that was the last time we have had snowon February 11th.

Sewing was the theme for Rebekah's birthday.We bought 3 coordinating fabrics and hung them on the kitchen windows to make curtains.The tree was decorated in ribbon and sewingnotions.The decorations were part of Rebekah's gift.

Rebekah chose to have spaghetti and meatballs,carrots,broccoli,and sweet potato rollsfor her birthday dinner.

Rebekah was excited to see the theme. On our children's birthday they go to our store and work.Sounds kind of sad but really they like it this way,because when they get home that evening their party begins.The birthday person gets to pick out their birthday menu, but that's all they know about the party. The rest of the family comes up with the theme, we try to choose a theme on that persons interest or around their main birthday gift.So each birthdayit'salmost as if the birthday person is getting a surprise party.We just love to see their faces!

Rebekah with all her brothers

YUM...CAKE!!!

Hard to believe there are 15 candles on her cake!

We had a wonderful evening celebratingREBEKAH,WE LOVE HER "SEW" MUCH!!!

Madison's birthday was on a Saturday. So we celebrated his birthday in the afternoon, and ate a late lunch.Since our business is only opened 3 hours on Saturday this didn't giveus much time. Madison and James stayed down at the store 2 hours after closing until we were ready,but they didn't mind waiting.

Madison got an archery set for his birthday,he's really impressed how archery is an Olympic sport.

Madison had an Oreo ice cream cake for his birthday.

"13"I'm not sure how 13 came so fast!I'm equally amazed that we now have 4young adults in our house now...sigh*It's so much fun all the growing and changing,each phase full of memories.

Baby Sister was placed on her tummy and the picture snapping began. But this position just didn't flatter Baby Sister or her precious tutu....something must be done?!? Sister 1 & 2 had an idea we'll sit Baby Sister up!

They tried to sit Baby Sister up but they found out quite quickly that wasn't going to be an easy task, because Baby Sister doesn't know how to sit up! With a diaper, round baby bum, and noodle back Baby Sister toppled to and fro. So, they began to put their heads together and figure out how to keep Baby Sister sitting upright.

After several minutes of leaning to and fro, they got Baby Sister fixed just right.

Sister 1 & 2 were very proud of Baby Sister, she had behaved very well throughout the whole process and oh those sweet faces she made :) But how did Baby Sister sit up so well?

Sister 2 was her support!!!

After Sister 1 and Sister 2 were finished with Baby Sister this is what she did~ZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

You know your blog has been very neglected when all that you seem to be posting is Wordless Wednesday...cause it's a nobrainer! Life seems to keep me to busy to sit to finish a full post alongwith having migraine head aches on and off. I have started several post but haven't finished them, hopefully I'll get them finished in the next few days. So, I haven't abandoned the blog...I will be back with more than just pictures :)

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Most often when you think of Valentine's Day you think of LOVE!As I was writing in Arthur's Valentine's Day card anotherimage of Valentine's Day came to mind the image of CUPID.I thought about Cupid for a few moments and how Cupid appliesto Arthur and I.The thought went a little deeper than just Cupid, I began to thinkabout the arrows that Cupid holds in his quiver.On Valentine's Day Cupid goes out with his quiver full of arrows, and he'sready to launch those arrows towards the mark of true love.

Arthur and I are much like Cupid, in the fact that we to hold a quiver.This quiver in which we hold now carries 10 arrows, none of which we own.For you see our Heavenly Father has blessed us with the privilegeto care for, shape, and mold these arrows in His ways.For the day will come when our quivers arrows will be released,and I pray the target in which they hit will be for His glory...and they will spread the good news of the Priceless Love of GOD!

Arrow #10first Valentine's Day

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty warrior; so are children of youth. Happy is the man who hath his quiver full of themPsalms 127:4 & 5

The first picture is Stephen, he was 23 months old. And the infant well that was William and he was only 4 weeks old. We couldn't believe how much Wesley looks like Stephen at that age. I didn't even remember these pictures, Arthur found them on an old computer. We had fun this past weekend looking at pictures from 5 and 6 years ago...boy how the children have grown. We have since gotten rid of the T.V. cabinet so you won't see any pictures of Ruth Ella sleeping in it :)

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My name is Laura, I'm wife to Arthur, I have 12 kiddos who call me Mama, we own small business, and most importantly I'm a born again Christain....the list could go on :) In life I have found that we are ALL walking a journey, and like any journey none are the same. This blog is my home on the web where I can share my journey past and present. Life is so full and never dull, I'm seeking to soak in each moment of the day....as the journey of life is a gift from the Lord.